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PA-03 Democratic nominee?
$312.9K
MAY 26, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePediatric surgeon
PartyDemocratic
GenderFemale
LocationPennsylvania
BackgroundPediatric surgeon
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EducationPennsylvania State University (BS)
Notable personal detailsAla Stanford is a Philadelphia-based pediatric surgeon and health equity advocate who founded the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has also been affiliated with the Dr. Ala Stanford Center for Health Equity and R.E.A.L. Concierge Medicine, and served as the Mid-Atlantic regional director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Stanford ran for the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 cycle.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Healthcare
Ala Stanford emphasizes health equity and expanding access to primary and preventive care for underserved communities, and has advocated using public programs and federal resources to address disparities. Her work centers on creating community-based clinics, increasing vaccination and testing access, and using federal health roles to support Medicaid/Medicare programs and public health initiatives.
Public Safety & Guns
Ala Stanford has participated in intergovernmental efforts and meetings focused on addressing gun violence in Philadelphia in her role as HHS Region 3 director, and has said the goal is to prevent and reduce gun violence through collaboration and shared resources. There is no clear, detailed public statement on her specific federal policy positions (for example: universal background checks, assault weapons bans, red flag laws, or other specific gun-regulation proposals) available on her campaign or public pages found in this search.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 11, 2026
Ala Stanford is running in the crowded Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District, where early reporting said she was leading and outside spending has been a major factor. She has picked up notable endorsements from Reps. Madeleine Dean and Chrissy Houlahan, along with support from Rep. Dwight Evans and EMILY’s List. Her campaign has also faced scrutiny over a debate withdrawal, criticism from rivals, and reporting about her nonprofit’s public funding and tax filings.
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Articles
TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer24 days ago
Philadelphia congressional candidates crisscrossed the city in a last-minute push for votes
Neutral
TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer1 month ago
Ala Stanford withdraws from key Philly congressional debate and accuses rivals of misogyny
Negative
TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer2 months ago
Ala Stanford’s Black Doctors Consortium was fueled by $13 million in public funding
Negative
TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer2 months ago
Would the Philly Democrats running for Congress back Hakeem Jeffries for speaker of the House?
Neutral
Polls
PA-03 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$756.5K
$567.4K
$378.3K
$189.1K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$756.5K
$210.7K
$545.8K
$34.1K
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- Endorsements